Re: Samoa V NZ : Sat Nov 01, 2014 6:03 am  

For those that recorded it on Sky+ on premier the recording cuts short with 5 minutes left in the game. Sigh

Re: Samoa V NZ : Sat Nov 01, 2014 7:18 am  

It's essential that England at least keep the game close now tomorrow to protect the points difference.

A win would probably be my favourite ever rugby league moment but at least we'll still be in there fighting should we get pipped. Our result last week now looks a good one although I'm sure some people will find a way to put a negative spin on that verses a hugely positive one for the Kiwis today.

Re: Samoa V NZ : Sat Nov 01, 2014 8:20 am  

NickyKiss wrote:

It's essential that England at least keep the game close now tomorrow to protect the points difference.

A win would probably be my favourite ever rugby league moment but at least we'll still be in there fighting should we get pipped. Our result last week now looks a good one although I'm sure some people will find a way to put a negative spin on that verses a hugely positive one for the Kiwis today.

Each side -- New Zealand and Samoa -- was stronger in defences than last week. There were three tries each, unlike last week, when each side scored five tries. Yet the attack was spectacular on both sides, with Joseph Leilua the standout. Once again, however, Samoa lost because of goal kicking.

England is definitely competitive, but it has to mark up in defence against Australia if it is to win.

Re: Samoa V NZ : Sat Nov 01, 2014 8:31 am  

JEAN CAPDOUZE wrote:

Each side -- New Zealand and Samoa -- was stronger in defences than last week. There were three tries each, unlike last week, when each side scored five tries. Yet the attack was spectacular on both sides, with Joseph Leilua the standout. Once again, however, Samoa lost because of goal kicking.

England is definitely competitive, but it has to mark up in defence against Australia if it is to win.

I presume it was cooler then last week? That will have helped the defences. They're obviously match ready now as well so they like us tomorrow should be better.

I just want to see us be aggressive tomorrow and throw everything in to it. They won't get an opportunity like this again for a long while IMO and it would be desperately sad to see them look a nervous rabble who still thinks this Aussie side is made up of 17 super humans!

Re: Samoa V NZ : Sat Nov 01, 2014 9:07 am  

Just finished watching it on the catchup on PremSports, very unlucky Samoa but an entertaining game, Vossy said during commentary that we need more internationals, I agree.

Like someone said in a previous comment, puts perspective on the England win.

Re: Samoa V NZ : Sat Nov 01, 2014 9:10 am  

Samoa unlucky to lose and certainly puts England's result against them into perspective. A couple of dropped balls by their full back ultimately led to New Zealand victory. Leilua again proved himself a very hard player to stop when in full flight. Let's hope for an England victory tomorrow and then watch the Australian's get whitewashed next week by these impressive Samoan's.

Re: Samoa V NZ : Sat Nov 01, 2014 9:36 am  

http://www.nrl.com/parish-blasts-offici ... _HP_Latest Parish has a spray at match officials. Fair enough too. Samoa couldn't catch a break in the last 20.

http://www.nrl.com/parish-blasts-offici ... _HP_Latest Parish has a spray at match officials. Fair enough too. Samoa couldn't catch a break in the last 20.

Re: Samoa V NZ : Sat Nov 01, 2014 10:07 am  

As posted the other day, I had hoped and had a suspicion that Samoa might beat NZ. Sadly that has not happened. Would be nice if England and Samoa could beat Australia! However, I now expect Australia to thrash us.

Re: Samoa V NZ : Sat Nov 01, 2014 11:28 am  

Game turned when Roberts got harshly done for a knock on, but what the hell was he thinking!

Re: Samoa V NZ : Sat Nov 01, 2014 3:31 pm  

That's Ben Roberts for you - rocks or diamonds. Unfortunately for Cas fans, it's 20 rocks for every diamond.